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Have you ever worried that changing careers means everything you’ve done up to this point was a waste?

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Kayla Sweet, a transformational life coach and founder of Internally Guided Leadership Consulting, to talk about transformation, alignment, burnout, and career transitions.

Kayla shares how she started in community mental health, hit burnout, and used that turning point to rebuild her path in a way that honors both purpose and wellness. Together, Shannon and Kayla unpack why your past experience is never purposeless. The skills you’ve built, the lessons you’ve learned, and the work you’ve done all tie together in ways you can use to create your second act career.

If you’re navigating a midlife career transition, feeling stuck in burnout, or wondering what’s next, this episode will help you rethink the story you’re telling yourself and start moving toward work that feels more like you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your previous career experience is never wasted
• The truth about burnout and the warning signs most women ignore
• How to set boundaries and protect your energy during a career transition
• Why “alignment” matters more than a perfect plan
• How to follow the breadcrumbs toward a second act career that fits your life now
• Building a fulfilling path that blends stability, creativity, and purpose
• The mindset shift that helps you stop saying “I can’t” and start asking “Why not me?”

🔗 Get the full show notes here!

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